Our parc Domaine de Litteau has just confirmed they will be launching pony rides through the Cerisy Forest from 4 April.

There will be half and one hour rides available for children on the small ponies, with prices from just €12.

And for people who want to find out even more about horses, there will be an expert on parc giving half-day courses on pony care (the French translation of this is Hippology – a lovely new word to use).

This sounds like a great idea for children interested in owning their own pony or horse – unless of course your aim is to discourage their dream!

And horse riding isn’t the only new skill that can be learned at Domaine de Litteau. Children can learn how to fish in the parc’s trout-filled pools, and Domaine de Litteau recently set up a partnership with Omaha Beach Club to offer discounted golf lessons on one of the best courses in France.

With prices at the parc starting from just £262 for a mobile home and including Dover to Calais ferries, I think this is a really great parc to pick for an early season break.